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To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 11:24:00 AM
From: JohnO	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25711

Sure glad to see others jumping on the AMGV bandwagon of late. The financial reports are do out shortly and they will show a more favorable future for AMGV. Wal-Mart Online site is more easily navigated than it was a few months ago. For those who remember the difficulty one had to search to find computers on it awhile ago. All this has changed dramatically. Wal-Mart continues to highlight AMGV "Avail" computers on the lead computer page. This exposure is paramount for AMGV. In talking with Steve and Chris at AMGV they are really excited with the programs they are developing for AMGV. We will see some major events unfolding in the very near future. They are very closed mouth with specific information concerning these new programs and events that are forth coming. Each time I talk with them and see the progress Wal-Mart has made with their web site reassures me I have hitched onto a profitable growing innovative company. Patience is not one of my strong virtues. IMO we are going to see strong positive results with AMGV real soon. Have a good one. JFO

To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 1:44:00 PM
From: Frederick Langford	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25711

Rande, Thanks, I've been saying that for the past weeks. It is rarely a good idea to divide the troops. If, in fact, it's true the MM's short the picks as soon as they see them on SI, than a web site is a good idea, but the fact remains that small groups chasing different stocks, dilutes our power, thus diluting our winnings. The egos are so huge, I do not know how to remedy this. Common sense indicates what you say is true. Now, what can we do about it and how can we do it? Fred

To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 3:13:00 PM
From: Starduster	Respond to of 25711

Rande Is, Many gooddddddd points. The inner fighting has spoiled it for all. S

To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 3:19:00 PM
From: TARIQ STOCKS	Respond to of 25711

Great post once again Rande, even with the divided so called leaders a lot of stocks have gotten a good runup when suggested by any of them, especially during the 2 month period after BAAT and NETZ. A lot of people have gotten burned and turned off since then. The problem as I see it is that some of these leaders have gotten too greedy and some of them have gotten careless, picking for the sake of picking without respectable DD. By gaining in the short term with the greed they have hurt them selves in the long term. For example, look at how different Tokyojoes influence now from that 2 months ago, and this is the case for many others. Nobody could argue the benefit of getting unified on the same pick, by the time the SI investors get the stock up multi folds, it will gain the attention that will make shorters cover and general public buying, especially with a true undervalued penny. For example, DGIV, INFE and so fourth. However, first the trust must be once again restored by the so called leaders. Second a united front of DD on a stock by calling the company, getting information, where everybody puts in the effort is needed. This way we can sustain a rise. Also, for these stocks that have been shorted by undeclared short selling, we should collectively raise issue with the company to investegate such activities, this will scare some of the shorters in the short term and get them covering, that will also help increases stay for a week or more. Just my humble personal opinion. Tariq

To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 3:44:00 PM
From: TARIQ STOCKS	Respond to of 25711

Everyday I see no less 20, under five dollar, stocks gain between 50 to 100% or even more, with out any exposure to SI. I have been in some of them, recently, BITI, MTEN, BZYR, and some more. The reason I did not bring them up in SI, is that I did not have a reason to suspect the sudden increase, I just thought they were undervalued. How we could find these stocks that are poised to increase %100 tomorrow or a week from tomorrow? we need a collectively good DD.

To: Rande Is who wrote (3875)	5/31/1998 5:04:00 PM
From: Andrew H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25711

>>A united front by our quarterbacks will gain the respect [much of which has been lost in recent bickering] of the internet investor/traders on SI and throughout the investment community. << Randi, I would like to second the sentiments expressed in your referenced post, at least in part. While the quarterbacks involved have loyal followings and different styles which somtmes conflict, I think things have gotten out of hand. Many insults and much name calling have transpired. Threads have been invaded and trashed. People are angry. However, forgivenss is perhaps the most noble of human virtues and about due in the situation you describe, IMO. I think a start would be for all the quarterbacks and their teams to stop trashing the others' picks. When the hostilities have abated a bit, they could get together and decide on one stock that they would all get behind and support and all post it simultaneously as a JOINT pick. Actually sociological research has given a name to this particular method of conflict resolution. It is called a superordinate goal and has been shown to be perhaps the most successful way of ending or at least moderating group and individual rivalries, which might otherwise escalate to the point of dangerous consequences. When the rival participants have a mutual goal which transcends their individual interests, they are able to work together for the benefit of all. All of the quarterbacks you mention have something to recommend them, otherwise they would have been demoted to second string long ago. Just a thought.